OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL FOR THURSDAY, September 17 Adult English 2020 BECOMING AN EXEMPLARY LEADER I


Thursday, September 17
Adult English
2020
BECOMING AN EXEMPLARY LEADER I

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Read

Genesis 11:1-4

1.  And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.

2.  And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there.

3.  And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for mortar.

4.  And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.


Memorise

And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for mortar.
Genesis 11:3


“Go to, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly...  Genesis 11:3”

Open Heaven 17 September 2020 Thursday MESSAGE:


Naturally, humans search for leaders and role models. For example, anyone who wants to become a great footballer would begin to study whoever is the greatest in the sport at that point in time. He would find out his diet, where and how long he practices and all there is to know about the fellow.Unfortunately, few people have exemplary leadership qualities today. You cant do things the usual way and expect people to follow. Innovate; you have to go beyond the ordinary to be called extraordinary. No aspiring footballer will make a role model out of a striker who only scores goals occasionally. However, the one who scores hattricks regularly will be a leader to many. You must show results that are far greater than the norm. In Genesis 11:3 , the leaders of these people were innovators. While everyone else used stones to build, they decided to make bricks.

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 While everyone else used mortar, they used slime. The leaders in this story asked the people to take up a seemingly impossible task of building a tower that would reach heaven, yet no one argued. They trusted that if these leaders could come up with innovations like bricks and slime, they could lead them to achieve their aim. So for the followers, it was not a question of whether the goal was achievable or not. They thought I must be part of this great feat. You shouldnt plead for loyalty. People arent following because they cannot see anything special about your leadership. Some are even doubting if you can really achieve your goals.
 To be a leader, always think outside the box. Dont think in terms of limitations, think in terms of solutions. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you new ideas that can bring about major improvements and innovations.
Point
You want to be an exemplary leader? Go beyond the ordinary always.

Bible in One Year

Ezra 1:1-11 , Ezra 2:1-70 , Ezra 3:1-13

Hymns

When We Walk with The Lord

 1. When we walk with the Lord,
In the light of His word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

CHORUS:
Trust and obey!
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.


2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt nor a fear,
Not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

CHORUS:
Trust and obey!
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.


3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief nor a loss,
Nor a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.

CHORUS:
Trust and obey!
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.


4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay,
For the favour He shows
And the joy He bestows
Are for them who will trust and obey.

CHORUS:
Trust and obey!
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.


5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we'll walk by His side in the way,
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.

CHORUS:
Trust and obey!
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.

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